Why shouldn't tires be fully inflated in summer?
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The reasons why tires should not be fully inflated in summer are as follows: Friction between tires and hot ground: In summer, excessive air pressure combined with the heat generated from friction between tires and scorching road surfaces can easily cause tire blowouts. Sun exposure: Due to the principle of thermal expansion, overinflated tires exposed to sunlight will expand, hence they should not be filled to maximum capacity. Using nitrogen for tire inflation: Nitrogen inflation can reduce the occurrence of blowouts. As an inert gas, nitrogen has stable thermal expansion properties, making explosions less likely, thus significantly lowering the probability of tire blowouts. It also helps suppress spontaneous combustion of gases released by rubber tires, effectively preventing self-ignition.